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Forget digging for 'Bones,' (Thurs., 9PM ET) the cast of the long-running Fox procedural has just hit buried treasure.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, supporting cast-members Michaela Conlin, T.J. Thyne, Tamara Taylor and John Francis Daley have secured new deals that will see their salaries raised to the mid-five figures per episode, in exchange for an extra season on their contracts. The negotiations were particularly pressing for Conlin and Thyne, whose contracts were set to run out at the end of this season.

Now, if the show is picked up for an eighth season -- which seems likely, given this news -- fans can rest assured that all of the regular cast will return.

The wait is almost over, 'Bones' will be back in early November! Not good enough? Fine, then you should watch this video featuring a ton of gross and icky finds from various episodes of the hit Fox show.

There's a lot of goo, gunk, exploding body parts and creepy crawly bugs to get you in the Halloween mood. Plus, the cast and crew talk about the holiday, what more could you ask for? Oh right, new episodes. 'Bones' Season 7 premieres Thurs., Nov. 3, 9PM ET on Fox.

"'Bones' is creatively fresh, it's a rock-solid player every time it airs and this season it has helped us win on Thursday nights for the first time in our history," Kevin Reilly, president of entertainment at Fox Broadcasting Company, said in a statement. "Hart Hanson and the fantastic cast and crew, as well as the millions of loyal 'Bones' fans, make this show really special, and I'm excited to have it on our air for another stellar season."

Along with 'House,' 'Bones' has anchored Fox's dramatic lineup. The series, now in its sixth season, recently featured a backdoor pilot for a possible spinoff, 'The Finder,' starring Geoff Stults and Michael Clarke Duncan.

This week's episode of 'Supernatural' marks a very special occasion for one of its stars, Jensen Ackles, the man behind badass demon hunter (and now, surprisingly adept family man) Dean Winchester.

After five years lighting up the screen alongside his co-star Jared Padalecki, episode 604 -- titled 'Weekend at Bobby's' -- will see Ackles step behind the camera for his directorial debut. (Check out our special look behind the scenes of the episode here.)

Ackles' turn behind the camera got us thinking about some of our other favorite TV stars who have recently hopped into the director's chair, so we've compiled a list of six awesome actors (aside from Ackles) who have taken the helm on their own shows in the past few years -- take a peek at our picks after the jump.

Aw! David Boreanaz's daughter, Bella, reached a milestone of childhood by recently turning one-year-old. And Boreanaz's eight-year-old son was on hand to help the infant blow out her candle during an Italian birthday feast in her honor, he said on 'Rachael Ray' (weekdays, syndicated).

Boreanaz walked onto the stage. As the two were about to hug, he swooped in to kiss Ferguson, who quickly recoiled. Then the host pretended to allow a peck on the cheek, and Boreanaz turned to Ferguson's lips at the last minute. Again, he was rebuffed.

But then it was Ferguson who planted a smooch on the actor's lips. Wasn't it? See for yourself in the clip.

"You said you wanted to kiss me!" said Boreanaz. Ferguson replied, "Right on the lips, man!? Now I can't stop thinking about you!"

Boreanaz said he was going help Hagan land a major role on the Fox' hit, then proceeded to send her inappropriate sexually explicit text messages and behave in a sexually aggressive way, according to the lawsuit. It is also alleged Boreanaz acted sexually inappropriate while the two were in a car together.

On the season finale and 100th episode of 'Bones' (Thu., 8PM ET on FOX), the chemistry between Bones and Booth was in full force. Booth snuck away from the base to say goodbye to Bones at the airport, before the two went their separate ways for a year.

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"You got to be really careful in that Indonesian jungle, OK?" said Booth, staring longingly into her eyes.

"Booth, in a week you're going to a war zone ... Please, just don't be you," she replied.

So ... any physical affection? Like, say, of the kissing variety? Watch the video to find out.

On 'Bones' (Thu., 8PM ET on FOX), all Brennan's dealings in the gritty worlds of forensic science and criminal behavior can lead to some whopper nightmares -- made worse when her mind re-imagines the team getting kidnapped.

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Her terrifying dream includes a screaming, bloody Hodgins on a moving conveyor belt and water rushing over a trapped Booth as he pounds on the glass to break free. As for her own fate, Brennan gets buried alive.

Being thrown in jail is clearly not the most positive experience. But it does have one potential upside. If you get tossed in the slammer with your ex-lover, that might be a way to spend some good "quality time" with them. Which is what happens on 'Bones' (Thu., 8PM ET on Fox).

This week's 'Bones' may have had a rock 'n' roll theme since it's "Fox Rocks Week," but the real topic on almost every character's mind was ... sex! Then again, there is a saying that pairs sex and rock 'n' roll together, so it was probably fitting to have both go hand in hand in 'The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle.'

In this episode, Booth and Brennan rocked the place while investigating (see picture above for proof), Cam found a gynecologist for Michelle, while Arastoo compared everything and anything to baseball!

(S05E18) "I'm glad to know you are out there." - Dr. Catherine Bryar to Booth

We too are glad that Booth is out there to save the day and especially that he is played by cutie David Boreanaz, no? However, I'm not sure 'Bones' fans were as glad to see Catherine Bryan, played by Rena Sofer, out there with Booth as it puts yet another obstacle between Booth and Brennan's potential coupling.

On the latest episode of 'Bones' (Thu., 8PM ET on Fox), we see yet another step in the "will they or won't they" relationship between Bones and her partner Booth. Bones (Emily Deschanel) goes back to her old hometown for her high school reunion. And Booth (David Boreanaz) goes along with her. And there, the two of then share a romantic dance.

For some reason unbeknownst to me, my Stupid DVR (name brand) did not record this week's installment of 'Bones.' This, despite the fact that I set it up as a series recording. Of course, I can blame it on the kids, but that wouldn't be fair to them (I need to save that blame for when I do something stupid).

Until I can catch the episode on the Interwebs, I'm going to leave this post open for you, the wonderful and caring readers of TV Squad, to comment on the show. Let us know how you felt about this post-'I love you, but we're just friends' episode of the series, and if you think their new relationship will actually work until they eventually fall passionately into each others' arms sometime around season 33.

You can also let me know if the same mystery DVR loss has ever happened to you. That'll make me feel a little bit better.

It's the 100th episode of 'Bones' (Thu., 8PM ET on Fox), and it's a very special episode indeed! The latest episode of the crime drama delves into the romantic back-story between Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and her partner, Seely Booth (David Boreanaz). The pair have had a "will they or won't they" type of romance going on for some time now, and at last, we get a little background on their relationship.